It is daytime at the Branwen Tribe camp. Raven sits alone in her tent, sharpening Omen. Suddenly, Vernal enters, "Raven; we have a problem."
"What is it?"
"Salem's found us."
Raven's eyes widen briefly, "Salem... okay."
"Four of her followers are waiting to speak with you."
"Right. We planned for this... Bring me my helmet."
Outside of her tent, Cinder, Watts, Suneel, Emerald, and Mercury all stand and wait while the bandits surround them, eyeing them carefully. Raven steps out of her tent with her mask on as she addresses her bandits. "I don't recall inviting so many guests into our home. Either I'm losing my memory, or you've all lost your spines!"
"Don't be too upset with them, Raven. Your men simply recognized the power of a Maiden when they see it. Which is why we'd like to have a word with you."
"Leave us. Pack your things, then break down camp. We're moving." The bandits all leave to do so.
"Little late to run and hide. You've been on our master's list for some time, so you must understand that we cannot allow you to slip away."
"I know all about your master, but I don't believe we've met. Except for..." She glares at Suneel, who waves at her with a slight smile, "Good to see you again, Raven."
"We're the guys you should be afraid of."
"I doubt anyone should be afraid of you."
"Oh yeah? Tell that to-"
"Quiet." Mercury relents.
"That's what I thought."
"I'm Cinder Fall. This is my associates, Arthur Watts, Suneel Jack, and my disciples, Emerald and Mercury."
"Two children you've tricked into following you, a disgraced Atlesian scientist, a lovesick maniac who is obsessed with the girl your master is against, and a Fall Maiden with a surname so appropriate, she probably picked it herself. And Something tells me you've got more than a slight case of egomania, is that about right?"
Mercury and Emerald exchange a brief look, while Watts clears his throat, "Technically, I was also a doctor, but I must say, the rest was spot on."
"Aren't you perceptive."
"It's what's kept me alive."
"I'm afraid the only reason you're still alive is that you have something our master wants. Of course, if I'm wrong..."
Cinder activates her Maiden power again and holds out a small flame in her right hand, grinning evilly.
"Vernal!" Vernal steps out of Raven's tent and walks up next to her.
"So, this is the long lost Spring Maiden. Prove it."
Raven and Vernal share a glance with each other, with Raven nodding. Vernal sighs and closes her eyes. She holds her hands out, and suddenly, the wind starts to pick up gradually. The blue sky turns to gray as clouds cover it. Leaves blow in the wind. Suneel stares up at the darken sky, Watts, Mercury, and Emerald cover their faces as thunder is heard while Cinder smiles in amazement as she watches the Spring Maiden unleash her power. Vernal then lowers her hands and opens her eyes as her powers settle.
"Vernal has done well under my guidance. I'd take that into consideration before you try anything."
Watts and Mercury brush themselves off as Cinder speaks, "Raven, I won't underestimate you, so please don't insult my intelligence. There is a slim chance you and your Maiden could escape today, but if you know our master as well as you claim to, then you know you could never truly escape her. But we come bearing an olive branch."
Watts walks up to Raven, "The Maidens are merely a means to an end. Salem's true desires are the Relics locked inside the Huntsman Academies. Come with us. Allow Vernal here to unlock the Relic of Knowledge, and all previous acts of defiance against Salem will be forgiven. It's the best deal either of you are going to get."
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